Note, the whole purpose is to game sanctions the US has on Russian trade and other hostile regimes. But how profitable will this be? "...Russia's 2013 nominal

Note, the whole purpose is to game sanctions the US has on Russian trade and other hostile regimes. But how profitable will this be? "...Russia's 2013 nominal GDP was $2.1 trillion, and Italy's was $2.07 trillion, according to the World Bank. ... Italy's 2013 GDP per capita (per person) was $34,619, and Russia's was $14,612.Jul 27, 2014..." http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2014/jul/27/lindsey-graham/graham-russia-has-economy-size-italy/ http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2014/jul/... Sounds like China is backing the wrong horse[s]